The ‘ugly cowshed’ eyesore of a house that is infuriating the residents of a quiet Cotswolds village

December 30th, 2011

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Residents of Cowley claim they were not shown changes to building plans

By
Luke Salkeld

Last updated at 10:36 PM on 29th December 2011

Unspoilt is the word that springs to mind when you see the picturesque Cotswold village of Cowley.

Traditional homes made of local stone blend into surrounding countryside and sit comfortably alongside the historic manor house, once the estate of the Horlicks drinks family.

But the village’s well-heeled residents fear all that will change – thanks to a dramatically designed new house described by some as an ‘ugly cowshed’.

Under construction: This contemporary home has labelled an eyesore by villagers in Cowley, Gloucestershire

In the dark: Villagers are furious that the modern property is being built when they were unaware of last-minute changes to the plans

They fear the building, which in its
current partially built state has light-coloured walls and a shiny
metallic roof, will set a precedent that will permanently alter Cowley’s
character.

The owner of the modern property –
who could not be contacted by the Mail yesterday – has been granted
planning permission, but residents say they were not made aware of
last-minute changes to the plans.

Ray Goodwin, 78, a retired farm
manager who has lived in Cowley since 1971, said: ‘Most of the houses
around here are built of lovely Cotswold stone and all fit in.

‘It is so nice around here. But this
one looks like an ugly cowshed. It has a massive tin roof and it is
spoiling the view of many people around here.

‘It just does not look good at all.
This is a traditional Cotswold village with a proud history. It used to
be home to the Horlicks family.

Neighbour Ray Goodwin, 78, is one of many residents whose property overlooks the new-build, which he describes as an 'ugly cowshed'

Neighbour Ray Goodwin, 78, is one of many residents whose property overlooks the new-build, which he describes as an ‘ugly cowshed’

Picturesque: Most of the buildings in Cowley, which has a population of around 350 and was once home to the estate of the Horlicks drinks family, are made from local stone

‘The planners should not let a home
like this be built in the first place. We’ve contacted the local council
about it and they said it’s not finished and we should wait until it’s
done before we say it doesn’t fit in with the village.

‘We just want the planning department to do its job properly.’

Cowley, near Cheltenham, has a population of around 350.

Planning permission for the controversial new property was sought in 2002, originally for a studio and craft centre.

Consent was finally granted last year
after the designs were altered to include a bathroom and a bedroom,
turning it into a contemporary home.

Edward Hollingworth, who has lived in the village since 1996, claimed residents had not been consulted about the development.

He said: ‘When the original
application was made in 2002 it was for a studio and a craft centre, but
it’s just got bigger and bigger.

‘In 2010 the plans were changed so
the roof is flat rather than curved and an additional bedroom and a
bathroom were added and we weren’t notified. We’ve been to the planning
office and the files are a complete mess.

‘We are worried it could set a precedent and someone could come along and try to build another one.’

Cotswold District Council defended
the development – stressing that all the correct procedures had been
followed in the planning process.

A spokesman said: ‘While we
acknowledge that the contemporary design may not be to everyone’s taste,
we can confirm that all the appropriate processes have been followed in
regard to this planning permission.

‘Anyone who has queries is welcome to review the relevant reports sent to the planning committee and the delegated approvals.’

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Is this all the residents have got to worry about?
They don’t have to live in it, and should just mind their own business.

– Lin, Bromley, 30/12/2011 06:07

Please be patient and accept the change!!!!
It reminds me of the severe criticism when the DOME aka now O2 arena was built.It was criticised from the top to the bottom from relevant authorities with respects to the design and utilisation of the space and the place.
NOW the O2 arena is the number one arena for staging media shows on earth!! and the returns are multiples of the investment.
It is now a facebook-twitter-google world and is changing everyday and the change is inevitable!
Don’t go backward and move forward Great Britain!

– dr mza, london, 30/12/2011 05:48

THAT is one ugly house. People who build new homes in well established areas — especially areas famed for their natural beauty and architecture — really do need to keep that in mind when planning their home. So many charming neighborhoods in NYC have been blighted by architecturally hideous nightmares. It’s a shame when it happens anywhere.

– Nell, NYC, 30/12/2011 05:40

Big Society at work – the planning rules that WE VOTED FOR now allow decisions to be made locally. Speak to the local idiots whho allowed this.

– The Vicar, The Church, 30/12/2011 05:35

these people are just the not in my back yard type wake up to the modern world

– bev, ormskirk, 30/12/2011 05:18

Are there no boundary’s to anything any more?

– Roly, Corfu, 30/12/2011 05:07

It’s horrible! Cow shed is being polite it’s not even in keeping with those, whoever wants to live in that?

– she,, somewhere, 30/12/2011 05:03

So ‘dramatically designed’ is the new euphemism for butt-ugly now? I agree with the residents of Cowley. Someone should tear this eyesore down!

– Ekky, Vale of the White Horse, 30/12/2011 04:58

Even that bloke is more pleasing on the eye.

– CentristOrwell, England, 30/12/2011 04:17

This is where Cameron’s Big Society should kick in but the concept is probably a load of tosh. I spent 2 years fighting to save allotments, that were over 100 years old, from developers. I can think of only one person who wanted development out of 225 homes. Guess what, the developers won!

– Nathan Williams, Newport, Wales, 30/12/2011 03:08

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